Bio-Repellent Matrix Coating

The core material, composed of an environmentally safe (a.k.a “green”) bio-repellent substance suspended in a resinous binder, is microencapsulated in two shell designs and differentiated by diffusion rates that are controlled by the shells’ wall thickness and diameter. This “green” substance may be a mixture of capsaicin oils (e.g., oleoresins), derived from a human-safe food extract, and diluted from a solution ranging from 100,000 to 1,5000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For comparison purposes, non-lethal mace is limited to 200,000 SHU. Organisms are instantly deterred on demand when they make contact against the matrix structure, rupturing the microcapsules’ walls and releasing a plume of core material. The core material also diffuses automatically through the microcapsules’ walls and exhibits long-term protection against the formation of biological organisms that would otherwise accumulate on the matrix structure. Benefits True enabling technology capable of generating several new “green” products Highly effective for pest control (e.g., termites) while eliminating risks to both humans and the environment Cost and implementation comparable to or cheaper than traditional chemical or biological deterrents Core material can be protected from the deleterious effects of the surrounding environment Core material can be safely handled using available gear (i.e., gloves, masks) Protect a wide variety of structures prone to accumulation or attacks by biological organisms in many diverse environments Controlled release of the core material occurs over a programmed time interval (sustained release) and on demand (stimulated release)